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Initializing the HD question
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tomra
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Jul 22, 2001, 08:30 AM
 
Hi

Does initializing the HD "damage" or "stress" the HD in any way or is this a "sure, no problem" action?

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Cipher13
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Jul 22, 2001, 10:22 AM
 
No problemo

Just deletes the directory, redraws the sectors, etc.

If you decide to zero the HD, or do a low level format, then it does a bit more action.

But none of thats anything to worry about.

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tomra  (op)
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Jul 22, 2001, 05:07 PM
 
Hi

Thanks again C.

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